— Norway’s King Haakon has taken his oath before the Norwegian parliament, the Storting, four days after the death of his father, King Harald.Haakon became king immediately following Harald’s death on Friday but was obligated to formally swear his oath before parliament as part of his duties as head of state. He pledged loyalty to Norwegian laws and the Storting.
Queen Mette-Marit was absent from the ceremony, having canceled her attendance due to complications following her lung transplant earlier this summer.
